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Thursday, July 15, 2010

The art fair prep is in full gear today and I have my last plein air watercolor class. That 6 weeks went by so fast! So today I thought I'd send you over to check out an interview I did for Dana Barbieri. She's another artist/mom who's living the creative life and because we have so much in common I knew the questions would be great ones and applicable to moms & artists. They were. :)

The interview is part of a series she does called Art Biz Mama'sand if you have a chance, check out some of the past interviews in this series on her blog. They're fabulous and insightful!

Plus, check out Dana's art when you're over there. I love her patchwork effect with paper and paint. Enjoy- I'm off to work.;)

Loved this interview -- and your blog! I found you through the insightful comments you made during Kelly Rae's class about honoring your art while also nurturing your child. Like you, I'm the mom of a 5-year-old son. As a writer, I craft words rather than wire, but I completely relate to the poignancy of how you describe balancing your creative and family lives.

Ways to Help Others

Art 2 Heart

This unique arts ministry is all about igniting our God given creativity to impact others and to share the gospel around the world. It has both a gift shop and online shop that sell goods made by both people in need and others who have a heart to help those in need. A non-profit, it is 100% volunteer staffed and donates to groups around the world, that are working to house, feed, protect, educate, and love women and children in need. I sell my work at the gift shop but also design many of the products made by our volunteer groups and artisan co-op. So if you'd like to purchase some of my work or designs and help others, or just learn more, check out our website at art2heart.myshopify.com

Mercy Orphanage- IndiaTo find out about this amazing organization that is rescuing children from the streets, protecting, feeding, loving, and teaching them about Christ, click here.